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The Manitoba government is expanding its current public health orders to allow outdoor public gatherings of up to five people on both public and private property starting Saturday.
Dr. Brent Roussin says no more than two households will be able to gather together on private property.
“Although the public health orders will allow for some small public gatherings, people are reminded to minimize the number of contacts they have outside of their households."
Schools in Dauphin are set to continue online learning until June 21st, and Winnipeg and Brandon schools will continue until the end of the school year.
Roussin says that the heat-related amendments from last week will stay in place, but are only to be used as needed.
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Today, the Manitoba government announced that second dose vaccine eligibility has been expanded to include individuals who received their first dose on or before May 4th.
Additionally, Individuals with health conditions and all indigenous people are now also eligible to book their second dose as long as they meet the minimum required time span between doses.
Manitobans are strongly reminded that only those who meet the criteria to book second dose appointments should be booking said appointments at this time.
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In a joint venture between the RM of Dauphin, and City of Dauphin, a new brand has been unveiled in an effort to create a distinct identity.
The new brand was created in co-operation with Travel Manitoba and McKim Communications Group.
The branding, whose purpose is to support and encourage tourism to the area, is "Dauphin – Adventure From Here On Out".
Mayor Al Dowhan says the process of this change started in 2018.
"It's been coming along and coming along. It's an exciting day for both the RM and the city. We have a lot of potential in our region, and especially now with the 36 kilometres of mountain bike trail."
The work to create the brand started last October.
Discussions were had with community stakeholders about strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the city and RM.
Reeve Ron Ryz says that the new brand was highly anticipated by the council of the RM of Dauphin.
"We're confident that this brand will help us increase tourism in our area, and showcase everything that we have to offer."
Not only does the new branding encourage tourism to the city and RM of Dauphin, but it also shows that Dauphin is a hub for the surrounding adventure-filled areas.
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The Manitoba government is launching a new province-wide lottery that will award nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships in an effort to encourage Manitobans to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying that all people who have been immunized with either a first or second dose are automatically eligible and will be entered into the lottery.
Manitobans must receive their first dose of a vaccine by August 2nd to be eligible for the first draw, and for the second draw, they need to get their second dose by September 6th.
Grand prizes of $100 thousand will be awarded in every health region, and there will be 10 draws for scholarships of $25-thousand each for people between the age of 12 and 17.
Pallister says there are thousands of Manitobans who want to get the vaccine, but they need support.
"That's why we launched the Community Outreach and Incentive grant last week, to encourage organizations and businesses to get involved."
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will be responsible for conducting the lotteries, and a third-party auditor will provide additional oversight.
Pallister added that there will be more details on what big-crowd events could be allowed later this week, when the pandemic reopening plan is announced.
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Walk-in appointments are available on Wednesday if you're looking for the Pfizer vaccine at the Dauphin supersite.
From noon until 2:00 p.m., 60 doses are available on a walk-in basis with first dose clients being prioritized.
Then from 2 until 4:30 p.m., walk-ins are available for both first and second dose clients. Keep in mind, there are no walk-ins for the Moderna vaccine.
If you are walking in for a second dose, you must have had your first dose prior to May 1.
If you already have an appointment today, head to the supersite at your allotted time.
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On Wednesday, the Manitoba government announced that it would invest more than $13 million to reconstruct provincial highway 5A.
This highway serves as the main access point into the city of Dauphin. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says:
“These improvements are key to improving the reliability and efficiency of our economic trade routes, which support both international and inter-provincial trade flows.”
The project will improve driver safety by reducing access points, improving intersections and traffic flow, as well as developing a four-lane divided roadway.
The Project extends between Municipal Road 144N (Triangle Road) and Whitmore Avenue and includes:
- Reconstruction of PTH 5A including the construction of additional lanes and a raised median.
- Construction of service roads along the east and west PTH 5A corridor. The new west service road will extend from the Co-Op Gas Bar to Eric Irwin Way. The new east service road will extend from Dauphin Ford to Triangle Road.
- Relocation of the Dauphin Market Place Mall access approximately 15 m south and construction of turning lanes and installation of traffic signals.
- Intersection improvements at Riverside Road including turning lanes.
- Installation of storm sewer drainage and catch basins curb and gutter, in co-operation with the City of Dauphin.
- Construction of sidewalks from Riverside Avenue to Beresford Avenue in co-operation with the City of Dauphin.
Work on the highway is expected to start in the 2022-23 construction season, and projects to be completed prior to Dauphin hosting the Manitoba Summer Games in 2024.
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Manitobans can expect a new set of public health orders.
Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Lanette Siragusa at 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
At that time, Roussin and Siragusa will announce any changes. Under current orders, Manitobans aren't able to gather with anyone outside of their own house.
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The RCMP is looking for Lana Flatfoot who is wanted in connection with a drug and firearms bust.
The 38-year-old failed to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court as scheduled earlier this week and as a result, an arrest warrant has been issued.
Dauphin RCMP seized numerous firearms, along with cocaine, cash, and drug-related paraphernalia last October when they executed a search warrant at a home on Triangle Road in Dauphin.
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A series of short animated films called the Seven Sacred Laws has been created to teach Manitobans about a set of traditional Indigenous teachings.
Each episode, which is around three to four minutes long, follows an Indigenous boy and his spiritual journey, and the lessons he learns as he meets the seven sacred animals.
The series was written by the founder of Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, Dr. David Courchene, who is an Anishinaabe Elder.
It was directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels from Peguis First Nation, and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc.
Erica Daniels says the series was a vision from David Courchene, who is also her elder and knowledge keeper.
“He’s wanted to do something like this for a very long time, and he approached me to see if I would be willing to be a part of this project.”
Daniels says that she feels like this series was meant to be shared during this time, amid the grief that the Indigenous community is going through.
“We also need to look at the hope, and what’s in the future. These laws are a really great way for our community to connect with and learn about our culture, and for the non-Indigenous community to learn the sacred values that we live by.”
The series can be viewed here.
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If you have spent any time in Brandon the last couple of days, specifically along 18th Street and Victoria Avenue, you would have noticed orange crosses lining the street, 215 crosses, to be exact.
When news broke last week that 215 children's remains were found at the former site of the Kamloops Residential School, Jordan Wilson couldn't believe what she was hearing. From Brandon, Jordan wanted to do something. So she started building the crosses last Monday and by Friday, all 215 of them were built.
Then this past Sunday, Wilson with the help of about a dozen other volunteers hammered the crosses into the ground.
"When I was thinking about those children, I want them to be remembered," said Wilson. "They were all dumped in one spot, like how can someone do that."
The discovery of the remains in Kamloops hit especially close for Jordan. Her grandmother spent many years in Brandon's Residential School while her parents attended day school.
"I have very little words to describe how I have been feeling, I don't know how to describe it," said Wilson. "And I know I'm not the only one, so many are struggling. My granny used to tell me stories and I could feel her pain. It's so painful to know that she went through so much for so many years, it's heartbreaking."
(Photo credit - Liam Pattison Photography)
Jordan wants the history of residential schools to be taught in all schools across Manitoba and the country. She says residential schools are a massive part of Canadian history and there is no reason to not be educating everyone.
"These things happened, no one can deny that," said Wilson. "But I don't think many people know exactly what happened inside the schools and I think it's extremely important that everyone is aware."
Wilson wants the federal government to take responsibility for its involvement in the residential school system.
Natalie Spence grew up in the foster care system in Rorketon where she spent about seven years and it was during that time that she met her husband, Marcien. Marcien is from Crane River and the two lived there for about 11 years, before moving to Brandon. Three of Natalie's grandparents went to the Birtle Indian Residential School and she placed three crosses in the ground to honour them.
Just like Jordan, Natalie believes educating everyone is extremely important.
The crosses will remain up until Thursday morning. Anyone at that point is welcome to take one of the crosses home so no one is forgotten. Wilson hopes to eventually have the crosses installed permanently at the site of the former Brandon Residential School.
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At least one confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified at Winnipegosis Elementary School.
The case was at the school on June 2nd and 3rd when they may have been infectious.
School administration says that they’re working closely with public health officials and following their recommendations.
Close contacts have been identified and were advised to self-isolate.
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